Heavy Duty Bumper Build

[Butch]

Looks like a good plan, can't wait to see it on your truck. Should end up about 100lbs. from what I see, perfect size IMO for a rear bumper.

 

[BURBAN GUY]

I will have to see it when you get it done. I might have you build one for the Burban

 

[Minimeh93]

did a mock-up of the center part in cardboard

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the real thing will be better, damn dull utility knife!

 

[Minimeh93]

got started on the bumper today! i got most of the pieces for the above mock-up cut out. I have a short school week this week so there won't be much progress

 

[Horns]

Post up some pics when you get a chance.

 

[chevy_man]

Please tell me you bought HREW tubing at least, not "pipe". Steel pipe isn't designed for what you're doing. I was also going to say that 1/4" is a little heavy, but still gusset it properly or it doesn't matter how thick the steel is.

And remember that your mounts need to go down the frame a decent distance to distribute the load, 1/2" plate won't help when it's only attached to 4" of frame.

Sorry if I sound like a dick, these are just things I've seen way to much in shop classes and the kids promptly rip the bumper off or bend the **** out of it while they're "testing". My buddies test procedure was to go to the junkyard and purposely run into a junk car and if the bumper didn't move it was good. Then again he sells custom bumpers now so he needed them to be beefy.

 

[Minimeh93]

The bumper will not be used to tow trailers, I am keeping the frame mounted hitch for that. I won't be purposely hitting anything to test it out.

as for progress, I have the center step part made and cut the pipe to length, but not welded on yet

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[barebones 1500]

lookin good so far. i bet it will come out nice.

 

[dropped93]

makes me wish i woulda took a welding course in hs. now im tryin to teach myself as i get further into my truck

 

[BURBAN GUY]

You going to have this done by planting season or harvest? lol